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Saturday 1st August |
Towy Active Travel Path (Via Dinefwr Park)
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Leader: Peter Jones |
6.5 miles |
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Tel: 07840-542048 |
Leisurely |
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Peter points out Dinefwr Castle as seen from the Active Travel Path |
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Description:
A new walk using part of the recently completed Towy Active Travel Path.
We’ll walk the Towy Valley like never before and see from a different angle, Dinefwr Castle high on the hillside.
Our walk starts in the centre of Llandeilo from where we walk through the streets into the National Trust Dinefwr Estate.
Our journey through parkland will follow a Right of Way which takes us to the north of the estate. In the distance, we will see Dinefwr Castle and Paxton’s Tower.
Leaving the green countryside of the estate, we follow a quiet country road with grass growing down the centre.
Crossing a bridge over the ford at the hamlet of Cilsan, we make our way on a ‘B’ road to Cilsan Bridge.
We then join the new Active Travel Path at the University Farm. We continue in the bottom of the Towy Valley along the route of this old railway line. From here we again have views of Dinefwr Castle towering above us.
After about 2 miles, we leave the tarmacadam to cross a couple of fields leading to the historic Llandeilo Bridge, built in 1848 to replace an earlier seven arched bridge.
We then ascend the road until we arrive back at the car park.
Stiles: None. Toilets: In pub at end of walk. Terrain:
Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The White Horse Inn. |
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Dogs remain on short leads |
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Dinefwr Castle high on a rocky outcrop |
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11:00 a.m. |
Llandeilo: Car park on right of main street. (Pay and Display). |
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Directions: · Head west on M4 to Pont Abraham Roundabout · Take 2nd exit onto A48 · Just before Cross Hands Roundabout, exit left on slip road · At mini-roundabout, turn right and head to a 2nd mini-roundabout. · Take 2nd exit onto A476 (the bypass for Cross Hands). · Continue approximately 7 miles. · Turn left onto A483 at Ffairfach lights, signposted Llandeilo. · Follow main road (Rhosmaen Street) in town. · Turn right at crossroads into Crescent Road. · Turn right into car park (Pay & Display).
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(You can use the Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: slept.comply.loved |
Post Code: SA19 6HN |
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Lat/long: 51.8836, -3.9904 |
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631 224 |
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Sunday 2nd August |
3 Cliffs and 3 Nature Reserves
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Leader: Mary Williams |
11 miles |
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Tel: 07743-347777 |
Moderate |
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Description:
This is a circular walk visiting 3 nature reserves managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales.
Starting from Southgate Car Park, we will walk on the coastal path to overlook Oxwich Marsh Nature Reserve.
We will return to 3 Cliffs Valley on the beach (tide permitting) and head inland to the Elizabeth and Rowe Harding Nature Reserve in Ilston via Green Cwm Woods.
We will then pass through Kilvrough Manor Reserve on our way back to Southgate Car Park.
Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Southgate Club. |
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Dogs remain on short leads |
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10:00 a.m. |
Southgate: National Trust Car Park Pay & Display (free for NT members). |
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(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: zaps.navigate.tripled |
Post Code: SA3 2DJ |
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Lat/Long: 51.5670, -4.0878 |
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Thursday 6th August |
Craig y Pal Woods and Graig Ola Mountain |
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Leader: Mike Clarke |
4 miles |
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Tel: 07837-411220 |
Moderate |
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Description:
A steepish walk up through Graig y Pal Woods and around the top of Graig Ola Mountain. Bring a flask for a tea/coffee stop en route.
We will have grand views of Swansea Valley and the surrounding hills.
Our return will be via footpaths & lanes past Cwm Cyrnach Uchaf Farm.
Stiles: One. Toilets: At the pub afterwards. Terrain: Mostly classed as ‘leisurely’ but will have a steep section.
Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Globe Inn. |
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Dogs remain on short leads |
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11:00 a.m. |
Glais: Globe Inn Car Park (Limited parking, if full, use Graig Ola Road opposite) |
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Directions: · Head north on A4067 to the Glais Roundabout. · Take 3rd exit onto Birchgrove Road. · At cross roads just after the pedestrian crossing, turn right. · Ascend right, into the Globe car park.
(Please give the pub your custom afterwards in return for free parking).
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(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: kite.amazed.lays |
Post Code: SA7 9EY |
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Lat/Long: 51.6883, -3.8778 |
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Saturday 8th August |
Llandybie
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Awaiting details from leader |
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Sunday 9th August |
Round Trip to St Florence |
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Leader: Tim Gronow |
9 miles |
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Tel: 07710-231630 |
Moderate |
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Description:
N.B. This walk was originally scheduled for 28th June.
An urban and coastal walk from Tenby to St. Florence, returning along the coast.
Toilets: South Beach.
Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to a suitable venue. |
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Assistance Dogs Only |
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08:30 a.m. |
Cross Hands: Heol Parc Mawr (to car share) |
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Directions: · Follow A48 west to Cross Hands Business Park. ·
Just before Cross Hands, exit
left on slip road, · At top of slip road, take 3rd exit off roundabout. · Take 2nd exit at next roundabout. · At next roundabout, take 1st exit onto Heol Parc Mawr.
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What3Words: booms.fortress.charted |
Post Code: SA14 6RB |
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Lat/Long: 51.7963, -4.0791 |
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10:00 a.m. |
Tenby: Clickett Lane Car park (Free) N.B. Please notify leader if you are going direct to Tenby. |
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(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: chain.wiser.defected |
Post Code: SA70 8DT |
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Lat/Long: 51.6724, -4.7215 |
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Saturday 15th August |
Fontygary and the Wales Coast Path
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Awaiting details from leader |
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Saturday 22nd August |
Dunvant
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Awaiting details from leader |
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Wednesday 26th August |
An Evening Walk: Mumbles & Langland |
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Leader: Christine Rees |
3 miles |
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Tel: 07967-716568 |
Leisurely Sunset is at 8:18 p.m. |
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Description:
A pleasant, evening walk to unwind after the day.
Join Christine on a walk from Limeslade to Langland and back. The walk will take us along the coast path and cliffs with fine views.
Stiles: None. Toilets: Bracelet Bay. Terrain: Undulating paths, some on tarmacadam, some more uneven. Dogs: To remain on short leads.
Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Lighthouse Bar (if open), or The Pilot Inn (opposite Verdi’s).
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Walking the cliff top to Langland |
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Dogs remain on short leads |
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7:00 p.m. |
Mumbles: Limeslade: Pavement opposite Fortes Cafe |
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Directions: · Follow A4067 coast road past Norton to Oystermouth Village. · Continue straight at mini roundabout onto B4433 (coast road). · Follow B4433 past Verdi and Knab Rock. · Follow right-hand bend by the ‘Big Apple’. · Pay and Display parking is to the left. · Walk 800 feet west to Fortes in Limeslade.
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(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: backpacks.until.folders |
Post Code: SA3 4JW |
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Lat/Long: 51.5664, -3.9851 |
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Saturday 29th August |
Mewslade, Rhosili, Thurba Head and The Knave A Figure of Eight Walk |
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Leader: Alison Broady |
3.5 and 3.5 miles |
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Tel: 07926-285806 |
Moderate |
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Description:
A ‘Figure of Eight’ walk, taking in the dramatic cliff scenery and views of Rhosili at this end of Gower.
The morning 3.5-mile walk will head west towards Rhosili and Worm’s Head.
We then return to Mewslade by about 1 p.m. before continuing east for a further 3.5-mile afternoon walk.
We start by going over Thurba Head and follow the coast path to ‘The Knave’.
Our return will be through inland fields to Mewslade.
Stiles: To be advised. Toilets: At Rhosili. Terrain: Undulating rugged coast path and farmland.
Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The King Arthur.
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Mewslade Bay |
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Path down to Mewslade Bay |
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Dogs remain on short leads |
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11:00 a.m. |
Mewslade: Field car park (Pay at machine) |
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Directions: · Head west on A4118, passing through Knelston. · At Scurlage, turn right to join B4247. · Follow signs for Rhosili. · Descend after Pitton Cross towards Pitton. · Before ascending again, turn diagonally left by buildings. · Follow sign for Mewslade Bay Car Park. · Park in field.
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(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: overpower.achieving.mobile |
Post Code: SA3 1PH |
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Lat/Long: 51.5658, -4.2708 |
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